Today we share with you an exciting conversation with one of our great athletes, Ely Pérez. She knows what drives her and it is the excitement on the path to the goal. An athlete since she was born, she has tried many disciplines until she found in front of her what would be her great passion, bodybuilding. Find out more about her, a true inspiration and example of overcoming and strength.
Getting to know Ely Pérez better…
When did you get started in bodybuilding?
I have always been involved in sport since I was very young. I was a sprinter when I was four years old. I have always competed in many sports activities (mostly outdoors), multi-adventure races, skating, swimming, basketball, climbing and any kind of sport. But in 2012 my father passed away and I did what many of us do, which is to focus on work so as not to think. In 2013 work was not enough and I wanted to compete again. At that time I had a friend who showed me bodybuilding competitions, bikini category, and it caught my attention.
I remember that the starting point was my birthday. It is usually on my birthday, March 21, that I make decisions. In April I went to a seminar with Victor Barrios and there I decided to prepare for the first competitions in May and June. I won my first competition in Huelva. It was an incredible competition, I did not expect to win at all and it was very emotional.
From that moment on, my career began with quite strong changes in the decision-making process about what to do with my sports career. It was a tough time, coming from athletics I had to accept that here the result of the competitions was very subjective, that it depended a lot on the opinion of the judge and the type of judge there was.
What does bodybuilding bring to you?
I won many competitions and others I didn't, obviously. The latter made me appreciate and understand that this sport really teaches discipline, integrity, mental strength, believing in oneself, valuing oneself, improving health... Like everything, there is a very fine line, but everything depends on what you have inside, so it leads you to one place or another. Nowadays, bodybuilding gives me a new goal every year and this gives me stability, it continues to give me integrity and motivation. I always listen to my body and my heart and it is this that always commands.
Your 3 Amix must-haves…
My favorite Amix supplements are: Insolated HD protein , Vitamin C , L tyrosine , Cortisol brocker , Vitamin D3 and X Fat .
Ely Pérez: “I would really like to compete in the USA”
Is there any competition that you remember fondly?
Today I have many competitions in my head that I remember fondly, but the one I remember most vividly now is the day I got my Pro card in the Emilio Martínez Championship from him himself. It was very emotional for me to be surrounded by my friends and my trainer and the person who has seen me grow in bodybuilding. After so many years, achieving something that you long for so much is difficult to erase.
What plans do you have for this year?
For 2021 I would like to be able to compete calmly, without any problems like the one we are experiencing today due to the pandemic. So one thing is what I want and another thing is what may happen. Right now I am flowing, training, always staying on the same path… Waiting for our competitions, our health and our family to be fine so that everything can proceed in the best way. On the other hand, I would really like to compete in the United States to create more projection.
Do you have any habits before going on stage?
Well, I listen to music and I disconnect. I dance on my heels, I isolate myself in that moment and I really enjoy it. I like to be calm and relaxed before going on stage, and I try to stay that way in the days leading up to it. In my suitcase I carry the leash of my dog that died and before going on stage I always dedicate it to my dad, since he was the reason why I started doing this too. Every objective and goal that I set for myself is dedicated to him.
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